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September 21, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 1

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September 21 • Vol 37 • No. 25

Welcome Autumn!

Inside This Issue... Find More Mini Mount | Page 3

‘Cue the Grill | Page 12

Golf | Page 13

What’s Up | Pages 14-15

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‘Mini Mount’ Restoration Is Complete

By Thomas P. Caldwell Restoration of the M/V Mini Mount, a one-fifth-scale version of the M/S Mount Washington, now owned by the New Hampshire Boat Museum in Wolfeboro, has been completed and the vessel is waiting to move into its new home at the museum’s Bay Street property.

The nearly 50-foot vessel that once plied the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee, often mistaken for the actual cruise ship when seen at a distance, has been undergoing a restoration since Doug Smith of Laconia purchased it in 2011. Doug and his neighbor, Tim Lacey, have been repainting it and replacing some rot, but said the overall structure has remained in good shape and the engines had been meticulously maintained.

“It was mostly just surface rust,” Doug said, particularly along the 200 feet of railing which had been covered with a metal mesh that wore the paint off.

Doug purchased the vessel from Mount Washington Cruises, owner of the M/S Mount Washington, which had acquired it after it had been taken out of the water, but had never found a use for it.

He said he ran across an ad when it was placed on the market for sale, and, “I made what I thought was a foolish offer — and it was, because they accepted it.”

Although he had no place to store the Mini Mount, Doug said he couldn’t

The perspective in this photo makes the M/V Mini Mount appear larger than the M/S Mount Washington. (Courtesy Photo)

stand by and see it destroyed or allowed to rot. Because of its size, there were limited places to launch and dock the vessel.

He donated it to the NH Boat Museum in 2015 while continuing its restoration.

Popularity Tim Lacey, who has spent most of his life in Laconia and “has had a boat since [he] was five,” was surprised to learn that his neighbor had purchased the Mini Mount — and that he had done so without a place to store it.

“Tim adopted it from Day 1,” Doug Smith said.

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Having been friends with Dave Ewing of Dave’s Motorboat Shoppe in Gilford, Tim asked whether they would be able to store the vessel at his shop for two years while they worked on its restoration. Today, nearly nine years later, they have finally finished the restoration, allowing the Mini Mount to move closer to its final destination with the NH Boat Museum.

Mike’s Marine Transportation of Gilford came through for them when it was time to transport the Mini Mount from Center Harbor, where it had spent the winter with its “mother ship,” the Mount Washington, to

Dave’s Motorboat Shoppe, where Dave provided space outside for them to work on the boat. They had to erect a shelter to protect it from the elements, and found they had several volunteers who offered to help without compensation because of their love of the Mini Mount.

“The best thing about this is the people we’ve met because of their interest in the boat,” Tim said. “People had either seen it on the lake or read about it, and a lot of people feel a connection with it.”

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Page 4 | THE LAKER | September 21, 2020 • Mini Mount continued from page 3 From the time of the boat’s launch on Lake Winnipesaukee on July 4, 1995, crowds would show up to greet it as it made its way around the lake. They especially loved to see it in the vicinity of the ship that inspired it, when photographers could compare the two vessels or use perspective to make it appear that they were the same size.

While the Mini Mount can carry up to nine passengers, its owners used to create the illusion of a full crowd by placing Barbie dolls in miniature seats on the boat. Viewed from a distance, it looked like passengers on the actual Mount Washington.

Origins It was Jack Miller of Wolfeboro who built the Mini Mount with the assistance of his friend, Ed Aleska.

Although they were in their sixties when they undertook the project, it was a labor of love for the two men, as well as their family members.

“Their inspiration was imagination and resources,” Tim said. “Jack Miller had a huge boathouse in downtown Wolfeboro, which allowed him to do the work there.”

Jack and Ed tested the feasibility of the project by first building an eightfoot model that featured all the details the eventual boat would include, such as the mesh screen that ran along the

The original launch of the M/V Mini Mount on July 4, 1995, drew a huge crowd to Wolfeboro’s waterfront. (Courtesy Photo)

rails and the passenger windows along the length of the ship.

Having created the model, they set to work on the actual boat, which would occupy them for the next seven years.

They built a quarter-inch steel hull with a half-inch Duraply superstructure. The boat was propelled by two Crusader 350 V-8 engines, with a third engine serving as a bow thruster to allow it to move sideways. The Mini Mount could reach a top speed of 15 knots.

“It took them seven years to build, working on it every day,” said Tim.

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“It was incredibly complex, with 12-volt and 120-volt systems, a depthfinder, radios, intercom, and generator,” Doug noted. “They didn’t skimp anywhere. There’s a steel driveshaft that’s 16 feet long.”

The boat has two miles of wiring to connect everything, they pointed out.

Irwin Marine helped with the engineering, launching, and winterizing “from Day 1,” Tim said.

Tim was particularly impressed with the ship’s horn, which was designed by experts to achieve the same pitch as the Mount Washington. Tim has a video of their test of the horn to make sure it still worked, saying they thought they might have to notify Gilford authorities when they planned to sound it.

They said it was not unusual to come across the Mini Mount while at the lake in the 1990s because Jack loved to show off the boat. He and Ed used to wear uniforms and they had a recording describing the Mini Mount as a child of The Mount.

“Jack was a showman,” Tim recalls.

“No one ever had a bad day with the Mini Mount.”

Swag After Doug purchased the boat, his daughter built a website to promote it and they had Mini Mount sunglasses, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and books.

Tim posted information about the restoration on his Facebook page.

“It would have been neat to get it out on cruises, but it was too much,” Doug said.

They did give occasional tours of the boat, most notably with the Granite Region Antique Automobile Club whose members wanted to check it out. New Hampshire Chronicle featured it in one of their segments, and local newspapers have printed stories about the unique vessel.

Martha Cummings, executive director of the NH Boat Museum, expressed the directors’ appreciation “for all the work that Tim has done to care for the boat and his enthusiasm for the history over the years, and for Doug for preserving the boat and ultimately donating it to the museum.” She added, “I look forward to what we’ll be doing with it for the future — something everyone can look forward to.”

Martha explained that, while the COVID pandemic has presented a challenge to everyone, the museum board and its capital campaign team have been working on plans for the continuing care and display of the Mini Mount.

To keep track of the Mini Mount and other programs at the NH Boat Museum, see https://www.nhbm. org. Information on restoration of the boat also is available at https://www. facebook.com/mvminimount.

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Getting Rid of Asian Ladybugs The best way to manage Asian ladybugs is to prevent them from getting inside the home in the first place. Remove air conditioners when they are no longer needed and take care to seal up cracks around windows and doors, particularly on the sunny southern and western sides of the house. Insects that get inside can be swept into a jar and released outdoors or sucked up with a vacuum cleaner (empty the vacuum bag promptly to prevent ladybugs from escaping).

When ladybugs are disturbed, they often release an unpleasant odor and produce a yellowish staining uid which can damage light colored rugs and upholstery. Staining is less likely to occur when vacuuming as opposed to sweeping them up. On rare occasions, Asian ladybugs may bite if picked up with bare hands. When threatened, they might use their chewing mouthparts to pinch the skin. These bites are not serious—the equivalent to the feeling of a pinprick—and can be avoided by wearing gloves.

Insecticides are not recommended for managing these pests as they work too slowly to control the problem and are toxic to people. Since lady bugs are beneficial predators, focus your energy on sealing up cracks where they might be getting into your home.

Some garden supply companies sell ladybug houses that are designed to

provide hibernating habitat for ladybugs in the garden. While these houses might provide shelter for some ladybugs, they will not prevent ladybugs from coming into the home.

Several other insect species can invade homes in the fall but, similarly, they do not attack people or threaten homes. If you have Asian ladybugs or any other type of seasonal home-invading insect, do not panic.

Once the temperatures go down, so will their activity.

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Asian ladybugs are quite variable in appearance. Their coloration can range from tan to orange to red. Their wing covers are either unmarked or covered with as many as 22 black spots. Most individuals have a black M-shaped marking in the white area behind their heads, a feature that most easily distinguishes Asian ladybugs from other species.

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The Benefits and Fun of Fall Golf

By Mark Okrant With gorgeous surroundings ranging from lakes, to mountains, to beautiful resorts, to quaint villages, golf in New Hampshire is a pure delight. No matter whether you’re a scratch, bogey, or high handicap player, a terrible round of golf is far better than a good day at work.

For some golfers, the end of summer signals the swan song for their golf season. But for those golfers who continue to play—despite putting away Bermuda shorts, polo shirts, and colorful visors—they will experience something truly special.

Here in central New Hampshire, the onset of cold evening temperatures does something positively magical to the deciduous trees and bushes that line the fairways. From mid-tolate September until mid-October, the monochromatic green that characterizes spring and summer in the Lakes Region is replaced by various

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Crisp autumn air contributes immensely to the pleasure of golf.

Seasonal daytime temperatures generally range from 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and humidity readings are substantially lower than they were during the golf season’s zenith.

Many golfers are forced to adjust to summer heat and humidity by touring the course in an electric or gaspowered golf cart. However, with the onset of cooler weather, carts remain parked in favor of three- and fourwheel pushcarts. Consequently, fall golf is a time for taking brisk walks and experiencing casual conversations.

As one golfer explained, fall golf is a time to break out clothing that is reminiscent of the way people dress in the ancient home of the sport— Scotland. No matter what your skill level, when attired in a pair of corduroy pants or plaid trousers, a turtleneck shirt, a cardigan or V-neck pullover sweater, and a fedora or newsboy cap,

your appearance disguises even the poorest of golf handicaps. Speaking of golf attire and gear, pro shops tend to offer excellent discounts during the fall season.

Fall is a good time to tee up your golf ball. With brilliant foliage and a relaxed atmosphere at golf courses, fall is a great time to enjoy golf with a group of friends.

On the golf course itself, the period of aeration has passed. Also, during the fall, fairways tend to allow more roll.

Consequently, a golfer who has trouble hitting her/his tee shots 150 yards during the summer is now capable of driving the ball 180 or more yards.

Excellent golfers thrive on greens that read 11-12 on the Stimpmeter; this means the ball rolls very fast—too fast for high handicappers. For weekend players, a speed of 8 or 9 is vastly preferred. During the fall months, greens tend to be slower—therefore, more forgiving.

The fall season ushers in some rules that are enjoyable to skilled and less talented golfers alike. One of these is “Winter rules.” With the onset of colder weather, grass in the fairways will not grow at the same rate as it did during summer. Consequently, on a number of occasions, a golfer’s shot lands in the fairway but stops on a patch of grass or a bare spot. According to winter rules, the golfer is allowed to move her/his golf ball between six inches and a club length, depending on local rules.

The golfer can “lift, clean, and place” the ball when faced with especially challenging conditions. Be advised: a golf ball landing in a similar situation during the summer would need to be played as it lies.

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Most courses do not want golfers to be driving on the fairways or walking on the tees and greens while there is frost activity. Patience is soon rewarded, however, as 30 to 60 minutes of sunshine usually is all the time it takes to dissipate light frost.

Cold is not always the enemy of golfers. One player reported an interesting story about playing golf in the Lakes Region following a night of very cold temperatures. Standing on an elevated tee next to a pond, he struck his tee shot only to realize it was headed for the middle of the water.

His temporary grief turned into elation when the ball bounced once, then a second time on the frozen surface, before landing safely in the fairway on the other side.

Leaves can be an issue associated with fall golf. Here is a challenging scenario: a golf ball, which landed safely in the fairway, rolls beneath a pile of leaves—never to be seen again. In the summer, a lost ball would require that the golfer take a one-stroke penalty, then return to the place where she/he had hit the shot, before doing it again. A number of area courses have instituted a “leaf rule� during fall. In these circumstances, the golfer estimates where her/his ball probably landed, then drops a second ball while being assessed a one-stroke penalty. Where no handicap or money is involved, more charitable partners have been known to forgive the penalty altogether.

Following are five golf courses situated in the Lakes Region: Kingswood Golf Club (569-3569), an 18-hole course located in Wolfeboro, will be open to the public through October 31, then to members only until weather dictates that the course should be closed. Two tournaments—a Fall Classic for members and a Cross Country Tournament for members with guests—will be held, and the club’s Full Belli Pub & Grill will be operational throughout the season.

Ridgewood Country Club (476-5930), an 18-hole course in Moultonborough, will remain open until mid-November, weather permitting. Its fall tournaments will be member/member and Ryder Cup events. The club’s Overlook Tavern will remain open throughout the season. Ossipee’s 18-hole Indian Mound Golf Club (539-7733) plans to remain open throughout the fall, unless frost and snow force them to close. The club will provide outdoor dining at its River’s Edge Grille and Tavern. Oak Hill Golf Course (2794438), a 9-hole course in Meredith, traditionally remains open through the last Sunday before Thanksgiving.

It will host the Pumpkin Open during October. A snack bar, The Driving Range, is on the property. Waukewan Golf Club (279-6661) is an 18-hole course in Center Harbor. It will host The Firecracker Tournament in late September. Its snack bar remains open until mid-October.

Golfers are encouraged to call ahead for tee times at these courses and others, as most facilities in the state have kept this pandemic-induced precaution in place.

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Morrisseys’ Front Porch Morrisseys’ Front Porch is a family restaurant located in Wolfeboro, NH. No matter what your taste buds are craving, Morrisseys’ has it on the menu.

From fresh lobster, fried seafood, turkey dinners, and so much more, you are sure to have a memorable meal at Morrisseys’.

Stop in for a bowl of award winning (first place) Haddock Stew or chili.

If you are in the mood for a taste of Ireland, look no further! Morrisseys’ features classic Irish fare, with such favorites as house brined Corned Beef for tasty Reubens and the Dublin Duo. Or try Beer Battered Fish ’n Chips, homemade Guinness Beef Stew and Irish Bangers and Mash with Caraway Soda Muffins. You will think you are eating a great meal in good old Ireland!

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Soups and salads are a perfect lunch or fill up with a burger, chicken, seafood or other specialties.

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First Annual Pumpkin Figure Contest is Coming!

The Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation is planning a new fall event this year with the First Annual Pumpkin Figure Contest. The event is similar to the pumpkin people events held in other communities in NH. The figures must include at least one pumpkin with the added twist that the judges will be looking to make sure the figures include some recycled materials along with other creative parts.

Entrants are asked to use their imagination and come up with something unique and creative. This could be something that fits their business or hobby, for example. Pumpkin figures might be exercising, if a business such

as a gym enters the contest; or a group might choose to create a character or perhaps a set of characters from their favorite movie. The creations could even be as simple as a scarecrow with a pumpkin head or a snowman made of pumpkins.

Anyone interested in registering for the contest should do so by October 1. Interested parties should go to the Lakes Region Scholarship website www.lrscholarship.org and click on Pumpkin Figure Contest or check the Foundation’s Facebook page. There will be a number of categories to enter: individual, small group, family, school, organization or business.

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Once the creation is complete, entrants are asked to send a picture of their pumpkin figure to the Foundation office by October 5, either by mail to LRSF, PO Box 7312, Gilford, NH 03247 or via email to scholarship@ lrscholarship.org. There will be prizes, donated by area businesses and local individuals.

The scholarship foundation plans to have a number of judging categories which may include such things as: Best Overall, Cutest, Scariest, Best by a Child or Children, Most Unique, Best Business, Best Non-Profit, Best Family or Group. Members of the LRSF Board and/or possible guest judges, will be reviewing the entry photos. Following the first round of judging, on-site visits will be arranged for those who qualify for the final round. Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 10 on the Foundation’s Facebook page.

LRSF board president, Lori Fasshauer, said, “Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation is excited to introduce the new fall event this

year, and we hope to see many figures displayed throughout the community.”

Fasshauer further commented, “We wanted to host an event that involved the Foundation and the community.

We thought this would be an activity to share with others, while they could stay safer at home. There will be some small entry fees to go with the registration, which will go to our Friend of the Foundation Operating Fund. If this event is successful, we are hoping to hold it again next year.”

LRSF Executive Director, Karen Switzer added, “We plan to have a map of the locations of all the entries published on our Facebook page and our website. We will be judging the weekend of October 10 to join in the community-wide Come Catch the Glow celebration taking place throughout the month of October. It should be fun to see pumpkin people throughout the area!” She added she hopes this event will allow residents of the area to make great memories and start a new tradition.

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MEREDITH // Amazing and rare almost waterfront 4-bedroom/3-bath home on Lake Winnisquam with deeded dock/lakeside deck! $684,900 (4827735) Call Lisa Merrill 603-707-0099

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‘Cue The Grill

Keep on Grilling!

By Chef Kelly Ross Fall weather is definitely here with cooler nights and those brilliant blue sky and foliage days we all crave. Even though there is sometimes a nip in the air these days, keep your grill fired up for some wonderful meals. The following is a sample of recipes in the chicken, fish, burger and steak categories…and although it is not made on the grill, I’ve thrown in a delish autumn dessert for sweetness!

Chicken California 1 ½ cups balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp granulated garlic ¼ cup honey ¼ cup olive oil 4 tsp dried oregano Sea salt and fresh grind black pepper 2 ½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs As many slices of fresh mozzarella as you have pieces of chicken 3-4 ripe avocados, sliced 4 beefsteak tomatoes

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½ cup fresh basil, cut into julienne slices Balsamic glaze for drizzling last minute In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients well. Season with salt and pepper. Throw the chicken into the bowl and gently combine to incorporate. Marinate under refrigeration for at least 2 hours, but no more than 6. Grease the grill, heat to high, and grill the chicken, flipping only one time. Once the chicken is close to being cooked, top the chicken pieces with sliced mozzarella, then the tomatoes, and finally with the avocado. Close the lid for the last 2-3 minutes, so the mozzarella melts and all the veggies are warm. Once off the grill, garnish the chicken with the fresh basil strips, and hit generously with the balsamic glaze.

Swordfish, Zucchini and Tomato Kabobs Juice from 3 large lemons 2 tbsp olive oil 1 ½ tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp honey Sea salt and fresh grind pepper 3 lbs skinless swordfish, one inch thick, cut into 1 inch cubes 2 large zucchinis, cut in ½ lengthwise, then into ½ inch thick half moons

1 pint cherry tomatoes 12 metal skewers, or 12 wooden presoaked skewers in water for ½ hour ¼ cup fresh chopped basil Whisk the first four ingredients well, season with salt and pepper. Set aside about 2 tbsp of the mixture for later.

In an alternating fashion, skewer the swordfish, tomatoes and zucchini.

Place them on a sheet pan and brush evenly with the bowl of marinade. On a well-oiled, preheated grill on a high heat, lay down the kabobs and close the lid for about 4 minutes. Roll them over and give them another go for 4 more minutes. Once done, platter them and lightly spoon the remaining marinade over them and sprinkle with the chopped basil.

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September 21, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 13 • ‘Cue the Grill Continued from page 12 ½ cup mayo 1/3 cup ketchup 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp grated onion 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley 1 tbsp fresh chopped tarragon 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 12 oz thick sliced bacon 2 ¼ lb ground beef 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp fresh grind black pepper 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 4 oz extra sharp cheddar, sliced 6 sturdy burger rolls 6 large leaves lettuce 6 slices each of tomato & Vidalia onion For the sauce, combine the first 7 ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate.

Cook the bacon until crispy, and then cut the strips into 2-3 pieces each. Get your well-oiled grill up to a high heat.

Form the burger meat into 6 patties, at least an inch thick and well rounded, although work them as little as possible as that can make the burgers a little tough. Once the grill is hot, grill for as long as needed on each side for at least 4 minutes for a medium rare burger, although brush both sides of the burgers with the melted butter before doing so. This usually adds a nice crispiness to the burgers. Once the burgers are close to being done, add dressing, bacon pieces and cheese

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over the top and close the grill to melt the cheese. Butter the rolls, grill until golden brown. Spread more dressing on both halves of the bun, add the burger, lettuce, tomato and onion and dive in. This is a classic messy burger so have plenty of paper towels on hand.

Sizzlin’ Margarita Steak 12 oz can frozen margarita mix 4 NY sirloins or rib eyes, ¾-1 inch thick Coarse fresh grind black pepper 1 tsp kosher salt 1 lb salted butter, room temperature 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro Needle the steaks. Put them in a shallow pan or a large Ziploc and pour the thawed margarita mix over the steaks and make sure the steaks are well coated on all sides. Marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours and no more than 8 hours. As the steaks are marinating, let’s make the butter.

Combine the bottom 3 ingredients and either mix well by hand or do so in a mixer. Once it is done, plop it down on a large sheet of plastic wrap. With a rubber spatula or two, maneuver the compound butter into the shape of a log the diameter of a half dollar or so. Roll the plastic over and around the butter and refrigerate. Once ready to cook, get the greased up grill to medium-high heat, sprinkle both sides

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of all steaks generously with the coarse pepper and grill to desired doneness.

Once done, season with the kosher salt and slice about a ½ inch coin of butter for each steak, unwrap the plastic and put a coin on top of each hunk of beef.

The butter adds some great and spicy southwestern zing.

Walnut Stuffed Baked Apples 4 large apples of choice ¾ cup walnuts 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 4 tbsp butter, 1 per apple ¾ cup water Chop all the walnuts. In a small bowl, mix the walnuts with the brown sugar and cinnamon. Wash the apples very well. Cut off the tops, maybe ½ to ¾ inch from the top. Save the tops. With an apple corer, core out the middle, including all the seeds. Ideally, place

each apple in its own small individual oven-safe bowl. If not, crowd the apples into the smallest possible baking dish. Stuff the apples with the walnut mixture. Plop a tbsp of butter on top of each apple and put the tops back on the apples. Divide the water among each dish, or the one dish. Bake the apples in a preheated 350-degree oven for about a ½ hour or until they are tender. Once out of the oven, do your best to dump the juices at the bottom of the dish or dishes into a separate dish, serve the apples with a scoop of vanilla ice cream over each, and then pour the syrup that was on the bottom of the baking dish over the ice cream.

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Through Sept. 27, 80th Annual Members Show, Lakes Region Art Association, gallery show, 120 Laconia Rd., Tanger Outlets, Suite 132, Tilton, Thurs.-Sun. 11 am-7 pm, 4966768.

Through Sept. 30, Grand Finale Art Exhibit, paintings by three area artists: Ashley Bullard, Liz Wilson and Valerie Vermeulen at Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, 69 Maple St., Center Sandwich, Mon.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. noon-5 pm, info: patricialaddcaregagallery.com.

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Through Oct. 4,Virtual 8th Annual Squam Ridge Race, 12-mile course for runners & hikers, info: www.squamlakes.org.

Through Oct. 8, Salomon Falls Trail Running/Walking Series, run/walk for all ages and abilities, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, info: 466-2333, www.greatglentrails.com.

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Sept. 21, Cruise Night, 5 pm, Hill General Store, 24 Commerce St., Hill village, stop by to see great classic cars, info: 934-2224.

Sept. 22, Tues. Night Open Mike, 6:30-9:30 pm, Big Daddy Joe’s, 38 NH Rt. 25, Plymouth, 536-5602.

Sept. 22-Dec. 17, Exhibit by Mark Giuliucci, photographer and artist Kate Higley, NH Art Assoc. Gallery, 2 Pillsbury St., Concord, 431-4230.

Sept. 22-Dec. 17, Moments in Nature, oil paintings by BJ Eckardt, on view at Greater Concord info: Chamber of Commerce Gallery, 49 S. Main St., Concord, 431-4230.

Sept. 23, Fall Polliwogs: Barn Songs and Games, 10:30 am-noon, Prescott Farm, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, info: 366-5695, www.prescottfarm.org.

Sept. 23, Free Line Dance Lessons, 6:30-9:30 pm, Big Daddy Joe’s, 38 NH Rt. 25, Plymouth, 536-5602.

Sept. 23, Live Music at Canterbury Community Farmers Market, musician will be Paul Warnick playing acoustic covers from 1960s-1980s, 4-6:30 pm, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, canterburyfarmersmarket.com.

Sept. 24, Garden Tour, 9:30 am, Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro, free, preregistration is required: 476-5900.

Sept. 24, Stewardship Day, 9-11:30 am, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, Moose Meadows, off Rt. 16, Tamworth (just south of Monkey Trunks), info/call ahead: 323-6252, www. chocorualake.org.

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Mansion tours Outdoor Café Programs Gift Shop Hiking trails Waterfalls & vistas

Sept. 24, Water Quality Meeting for Moultonboro Bay & Winter Harbor via Zoom, 6:30 pm, Lake Winnipesaukee Assoc., register/info: 581-6632, email: mail@winnipesaukee. org.

Sept. 25, Karaoke, 8-11 pm, Big Daddy Joe’s, 38 NH Rt. 25, Plymouth, 536-5602.

Sept. 25, Mountaintop Moon View, 7-9 pm, meet at West Rattlesnake parking lot, Squam Lakes Assoc. Holderness, pre-register/info: www.squamlakes.org, 968-7336.

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Sept. 26, Al DiMeola, international guitarist, 7:30 pm, Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, tickets: www.flyingmonkeynh.com.

Sept. 26, Annual Charity Golf Tournament, presented by Wolfeboro Rotary and the Masons of Wolfeboro, held at Kingswood Golf Club, S. Main St., Wolfeboro, info: www.wolfebororotary.org.

View stunning examples of antique cars dating from the turn of the 20th century in an equally stunning setting. Vote for your favorite auto! Visit castleintheclouds.org for more details.

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Sept. 25, Outdoor Movie Night, 8 pm, showing the film Casablanca, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, www.shakers.org, 783-9511.

Sept. 26, Bucklin & Colby Golf Classic, 1 pm, Den Brae Golf Course, Sanbornton, proceeds to benefit Tapply Thompson Community Center Newfound Babe Ruth Program for Equipment & Field Improvements, info: 744-2713, email: ttcc@metrocast.net. $25 vehicle registration

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Sept. 26, Mushroom Walk with Eric Milligan, 9-11 am, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, meet at parking lot on Scott Rd. of Rt. 16 just north off Chocorua Lake, pre-register by Sept. 25: 323-6252, www.chocorualake.org.

Sept. 26, Outdoor Harvest Fair, 9 am-1 pm, 1st Congregational Church of Wakefield UCC, baked goods, pies, tables with items for sale, please wear masks, social distancing, 2718 Wakefield Rd., Wakefield, 522-3189. Rain date is Oct. 3.

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ONGOING Art To Cartoon Exhibit, by Katie Dawson, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, on display in Mill lobby on Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm, 524-8813.

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ChocoruaArtworks.com Belknap Mill, museum open Saturdays from 10 am-2 pm, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, info: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org.

Bristol Historical Society, Saturdays from 9-11 am until end of Sept., 744-2751, email: lucillekeegan1@gmail.com.

Canterbury Community Farmers Market, Wednesdays from 4-6:30 pm, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, canterburyfarmersmarket.com.

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Castle in the Clouds Basement Tours, highlights of the Castle’s unique state-ofthe-art 1914 construction, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonborough, call for schedule: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.

Cruise With a Naturalist, Fridays at 3 pm through Oct. 8, wildlife viewing, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, www.nhnature. org for all details/schedule, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 9687194.

Discover Squam Cruise, 11 am and 1 pm daily, learn Squam Lake history, hear the call of loons and more, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, www.nhnature.org for all details/schedule, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.

Hobo & Winnipesaukee Railroad, 33rd season, trains rides along shores of Winnipesaukee, departing daily from Meredith and Weirs Beach. Also rides on Hobo Railroad, Lincoln, tickets/info: 745-2135.

Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, open Thurs.-Sundays from 11 am-7 pm, exhibits by local artists, Suite 132, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 998-0029.

Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook open to the public, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 279-9015.

Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666. Nature center with walking trails, please follow pandemic guidelines, wear facemasks.

Model Yachting, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm, May-Oct., join Back Bay Skippers as they sail radio-controlled Soling I Meter model yachts on Tuesdays and US 12 model yachts on Thursdays, Back Bay on Bridge Falls Path, Wolfeboro, new participants and spectators welcome, info: 569-4973 or go to NHBM.org for info.

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NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, this year’s exhibit: “Locally Produced” with focus on boats and motors made in NH over the years, visit www. nhbm.org, call ahead: 569-4554. Popular Boat House Tour will be virtual this year, narrated by screenwriter Ernest Thompson; date TBA. www.nhbm.org.

Outdoor Guided Tours, Saturdays & Sundays at 11 am and 2 pm, no registration required, meet at Horse Barn Patio, free, donation suggested and appreciated, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, www.shakers.org, 783-9511.

Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, open Mon-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sunday noon-5 pm, Maple St., Sandwich, 284-7728, www.patricialaddcaregagallery.com.

Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, Laconia, trails open for hiking.

Prescott Farm is located at 928 White Oaks Road in Laconia; www.prescottfarm.org.

Quincy Bog Natural Area, 131 Quincy Bog Rd., Rumney, open to public, take the nature trail around the bog, please respect rules to protect animals and the bog environment, free, info: www.quincybog.org.

Sandwich Historical Society, summer exhibit: Our Women of Sandwich, posters/ exhibit outdoors around Sandwich village, info: www.sandwichhistorical.org.

Sculpture Walk, self-guided tour of sculpture locations around downtown Meredith, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, maps/info: 279-9015.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, live animal exhibit trail is open, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, visit www. nhnature.org for all details, Holderness, 968-7194.

Outdoor Walking Tours, Saturdays & Sundays at 11 am & 2 pm, free, meet at Horse Barn Patio, masks mandatory, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511.

Water is Water, StoryWalk, follow a storybook about nature along the trail, Grey Rocks Conservation Area, 178 North Shore Rd., Hebron, free, 744-8689.

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Special Tours Coming to Castle in the Clouds Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough is offering a unique way to experience the 1914 Lucknow mansion and the historic property this fall. For the third year in a row, nighttime tours of the Castle are available at the popular Castle After Hours events, generously sponsored

by Fireside Inn and Suites. Scheduled for October 1 and October 15, the evenings provide the public with a rare opportunity to explore the 16-room, 10,000 sq. ft. home under the alluring glow of the original historic lighting, adding a new perspective to what life was like at Lucknow.

Beginning at 5:30 pm, guests are welcome to relax and take in the view while enjoying crudités and an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink of choice, complimentary with admission. Castle tours will take place from 6-8 pm. The

Carriage House will remain open until 8:30 pm, with the cash bar serving until 7:45 pm.

Admission is $25 for adults, $10 for guests age 17 and under and free for age four and under.

The Castle also is excited to welcome guests to accompany a staff expert on weekly, free Cemetery Walks held every Wednesday in October and on Halloween. These

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walks will explore the remnants of cemeteries throughout the property along with accompanying cellar holes.

The tour guide will discuss the families that lived in these spaces and the funerary traditions of each appropriate time period.

Please visit the Castle’s program calendar online for information on start time and

meeting location.

Each tour opportunity has a limited capacity and advanced reservations are required. Please visit castleintheclouds. org or call 603-476-5900 to reserve your space or to learn more about each program. Because all planned programs are subject to change and cancellation, be sure to check the website or the Castle’s Facebook page for timely updates.

Castle in the Clouds was listed to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018 and is operated by the Castle Preservation Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, whose mission is to preserve, interpret, and share the buildings and landscape of Castle in the Clouds as a cultural resource for the benefit of the public.

For more information, call 603-4765900 or visit castleintheclouds.org.

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